Senator John Kerry often refers to his experiences in Vietnam in his campaign stump speeches. But how exactly did the war influence his political and personal development? Historian Douglas Brinkley explains. Also, the Democrats and race, split-screen film and TV, and “social promotion” in New York schools.
Al The Way
Al From Founder and CEO of the Democratic Leadership Council on the democratic campaign and the weekend's political roundup and Jonathan Capehart Deputy editorial page editor for the Daily News shares his thoughts on the Democrats and race
Split Priorities
Julie Talen writer and director, Pretend on her innovative film Pretend and split screens as an art form
Kerry Me Home
Douglas Brinkley director of the Eisenhower Center for American Studies, professor of history at the University of New Orleans, and author, Tour of Duty: John Kerry and the Vietnam War (Morrow, 2004) on Senator Kerry's deployment in Vietnam
A Free Pass?
Noreen Connell Executive Director of the Educational Priorities Panel says stopping "social promotion" has not been shown to work
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Tony Coles former deputy mayor for planning, education and cultural affairs, contributing editor to City Journal and a Manhattan Institute senior fellow, and now an attorney with
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Tony Coles former deputy mayor for planning, education and cultural affairs, contributing editor to City Journal and a Manhattan Institute senior fellow, and now an attorney with
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